The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement amendments to Section 550.105, Florida Statutes, which were effective July 1, 2010, pertaining to pari-mutuel occupational licenses.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
61D-5.001: Occupational Licensure
61D-5.003: Applications for Licensure; Fingerprint Requirements; Exemptions from Fingerprinting
61D-5.004: Temporary Occupational Licenses
61D-5.005: Exemptions to Occupational Licensing Requirements
61D-5.006: Waiver of Criminal Convictions or Other Offenses
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement amendments to Section 550.105, Florida Statutes, which were effective July 1, 2010, pertaining to pari-mutuel occupational licenses.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rule 61D-5.001, F.A.C., addresses the license and renewal periods, fees, and required forms for pari-mutuel occupational licenses. Rule 61D-5.003, F.A.C., addresses certain persons who are exempt from the fingerprint requirement. Rule 61D-5.004, F.A.C., addresses the term of temporary licenses and the requirements for obtaining a temporary license. Rule 61D-5.005, F.A.C., addresses persons in certain positions who are exempt from the occupational license requirements. Rule 61D-5.006, F.A.C., addresses the adoption and incorporation of the license application and request for waiver forms.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 550.0251(3), 550.105(2)(b), (6), (10) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 550.0251, 550.105, 559.79 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: November 15, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Board Room, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mary Polombo at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mary Polombo, Clerk, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1035

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.